Aren’t we all just great big suckers for critter labels?
Zeepaard ~ Australia Wines Are Superbly Fun… I know I am… Besides loving wine, I’m an animal lover, and I’m passionate about art. Tie it all together… and people like me just get drawn in. It reminds...
View ArticleF. Paul Pecault ~ Wine Writer #36
F.Paul Pecault is a wine and spirits veteran, who began his career as the PR person for Rodney Strong Vineyards. That’s no stretch for understanding, because if someone is working as a PR agent, it...
View ArticleThe 8th Annual PS Symposium is Sold Out!
If you missed signing up for the Symposium, you’ll still be able to watch it live on the Internet, on July 27, as it’s happening. This link to www.psiloveyou.org/live takes you to our live streaming,...
View ArticleOne of the Best Wine Country Picnic Sites ~ Gustafson Family Vineyards
A sensational winery, with sweeping vistas in so many directions, Gustafson Family Vineyards is a favorite for those who enjoy taking the time to visit a “destination” winery. The excursion up the Dry...
View ArticleSteve Ledson Built a Winery, on the Way to Building His Dream Home
My personal history leading into this story I remember driving along Route 12 to the town of Sonoma from Santa Rosa years ago, and seeing what looked like a Gothic castle being constructed in the...
View ArticleSonoma Wine Country Weekend ~ This Labor Day Weekend
This coming September 2 – 4, 2011, another beautiful weekend festival will be set among the vines and redwoods, drawing thousands of people. The Sonoma Wine Country Weekend features over 200 wineries...
View ArticleJoel Peterson, Godfather of Zin, is celebrating 20 years of being at his...
Joel Peterson of Ravenswood, who’s the founding winemaker and “Godfather of Zin”…and a great friend to Zinfandel, is putting on a shindig (I’ll be the one with the camera): Saturday, August 27th,...
View ArticlePairing Cheese With Wine ~ A Lesson From a Pro at Charles Creek Winery ~ Part 2
Continued from yesterday… After an entertaining and informative class at Charles Creek Vineyard with Bill and Gerry Brinton, and Laura Matrinez of The Artisan Palate, those of us who attended have a...
View ArticleThe Sebastiani Legacy Continues to Flourish ~ An Interview with Donny Sebastiani
Coming to California for the first time had me visiting the town of Sonoma, and how could I miss Sebastiani Vineyards? It was a great feeling, to stand inside of a winery with such history. Then I...
View ArticleAnother Website Devoted to the Wine Industry… Who Cares?
Anyone who values his or her time should care, that’s who. Imagine if you will, living in say – Virginia – for the sake of understanding. You’re a wine lover and all of your friends not only know it,...
View ArticleA wine and cheese primer
Here’s a wine and cheese primer for your food and wine events. After an entertaining and informative class at Charles Creek Vineyard with Bill and Gerry Brinton, and Laura Matrinez of The Artisan...
View ArticleWhy Naming your winery something provocative really matters
[Image by Siegel Photography] Naming your winery something provocative really matters… It has to be done very thoughtfully, in order to have great success. Jose and I just sat with Ron Rubin, who was...
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